A new analysis of flood exposure shows many residential buildings at risk as sea levels rise.
Grace van Deelen
Grace van Deelen, joined Eos in 2023 as a staff writer. She covers all things Earth science and is particularly interested in stories that highlight the intersection of society, the environment, and equity in science. Grace holds a master’s degree from MIT’s Graduate Program in Science Writing and bachelor’s degrees in biology and anthropology from Tufts University.
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Ocean Waves Mist Decades-Old PFAS into the Atmosphere
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Chemodiversity Could Indicate Freshwater Ecosystem Health
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